Mixed methods investigation of the use of telephone triage within UK veterinary practices for horses with abdominal pain: A Participatory action research study

Katie L Lightfoot, John H Burford, Gary C W England, I Mark Bowen and Sarah L Freeman

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 9, 1-26

Abstract: Background: Telephone triage is an integral part of modern patient care systems in human medicine, and a key component of veterinary practice care systems. There is currently no published research on telephone triage within the veterinary profession. Objective: To investigate current approaches to telephone triage of horses with abdominal pain (colic) in veterinary practice and develop new resources to support decision-making. Study design: Participatory action research using mixed-methods approach. Methods: An online survey assessed current approaches to telephone triage of horses with colic in UK veterinary practices. Structured group and individual interviews were conducted with four equine client care (reception) teams on their experiences around telephone triage of colic. Evidence-based resources, including an information pack, decision flow chart and recording form, were developed and implemented within the practices. Participant feedback was obtained through interviews six months after implementation of the resources. Results: There were 116 participants in the online survey. Management and client care staff (53/116) felt less confident giving owner advice (p

Date: 2020
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